Chinese Proverb Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Chinese Proverb quotes, Chinese Proverb sayings, and Chinese Proverb proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

The corn is not choked by the weeds but by the negligence of the farmer. Chinese Proverb
That the birds of worry and care fly over your head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your hair, this you can prevent. Chinese Proverb
There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. Chinese Proverb
To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. Chinese Proverb
It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins. Chinese Proverb
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Chinese Proverb
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else. Chinese Proverb
To understand your parents’ love, you must raise children yourself. Chinese Proverb
A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. Chinese Proverb
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Chinese Proverb
He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. Chinese Proverb
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Chinese Proverb
If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Chinese Proverb
Enjoy yourself. It’s later than you think. Chinese Proverb
Misfortune comes to all men. Chinese Proverb
Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent—all must be tasted. Chinese Proverb
Unless one pretends to be stupid and deaf, it is difficult to be a mother-in-law or father-in-law. Chinese Proverb
Pick up a sesame seed but lose sight of a watermelon. Chinese Proverb
Who steals chicken in the daytime will steal cows at night. Chinese Proverb
Who steals needles when young will steal gold when old. Chinese Proverb
Pottery and fine porcelain must not quarrel. Chinese Proverb
The blind are quick at hearing; the deaf are quick at sight. Chinese Proverb
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Chinese Proverb
A true warrior, like tea, shows his strength in hot water. Chinese Proverb
Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one. Chinese Proverb
A bird in the soup is better than an eagle's nest in the desert. Chinese Proverb
Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire. Chinese Proverb
The tongue is soft and remains; the teeth are hard and fall out. Chinese Proverb
Humility brings advantage; arrogance provokes disadvantage. Chinese Proverb
Long is the road of sermons, short and efficacious is the road. Chinese Proverb